Drawing 2006 - 11

This work vividly captures the animal expression that is Misawa's forte. He is known for his life-size wood carved animal works that focus on the theme of vitality and spirituality, and this work is an extension of that theme. The bears on cardboard are painted with powerful brush strokes and splattering expressions, giving them a sense of dynamism despite their rough-hewn appearance. The choice of cardboard as a material accentuates the bear's natural form, creating a work that harmonizes roughness and simplicity.